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Ecofan Wood Stove Fan by Caframo
While some people use fireplaces simply for the aesthetic effect, others utilize them to reduce the cost of heating their homes. No matter how efficient your fireplace, it needs help to spread heat throughout your home. That extra boost in the Caframo Ecofan! Caframo's Ecofans are easy on both the environment and your wallet, requiring no energy source apart from the heat of your fireplace. It is available for wood-burning, gas, or pellet-powered stoves, and its attractive design will add beauty to your hearth.
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The Caframo Ecofan: Your Comprehensive One-Stop Guide
13 Questions &
13 Answers
Karen
from Shenandoah, IA asked:
February 1, 2018
My woodstove is in the basement with a floor grate over it. Is it possible to somehow use this so it would aim the airflow up? Thanks
1 Answer
It would not work in that manner no.
Owen O.
on February 1, 2018
Ann
from Portland, OR asked:
October 15, 2016
Does the Ecofan work effectively with a pellet stove?
1 Answer
The fan can be effective, but it depends on the surface temperatures achieved by your stove. I highly recommend using a magnetic thermometer or infrared thermometer to check the surface temperature of the stove while it is operating.
eFireplaceStore
on October 17, 2016
Paul
from Jamestown, MI asked:
September 28, 2016
What is the life expectancy of the motor?
1 Answer
With proper cleaning, the motor can last up to 3-4 years.
Brennan W.
on September 28, 2016
Nancy
from Coyote Canyon, WY asked:
December 15, 2015
Would using two Caframo Ecofans on a single wood burning stove increase heat efficiency?
1 Answer
While they wouldn't have any effect on the efficiency of the stove itself, 2 Ecofans would indeed aid in heat distribution as opposed to only one fan atop the stove.
Chris C.
on December 15, 2015
Tim
from Winchester, VA asked:
January 8, 2015
Will these fans work on a fireplace insert?
1 Answer
As long as your insert has at least a 3 1/2 inch ledge protruding from the brick facing, they will indeed work. I use one on my insert and it works quite well to circulate the heated air in the room.
eFireplaceStore
on January 8, 2015
Jerry
from Fenwick, DE asked:
November 11, 2014
How are these stove fans installed?
1 Answer
The fan will simply stand upon the top of your wood or gas stove. Care should be taken to ensure that enough clearance is maintained between the fan blades and any vent piping. Once the stove surpasses the starting temperature for the fan, the blades will begin to turn.
eFireplaceStore
on November 11, 2014
Judy
from Forestdale, MA asked:
March 5, 2014
Can these fans be used on a top loading wood stove?
1 Answer
There would be no problem with using one of our Ecofans on a top loading stove.
Kevin E. - NFI Certified Specialist
on March 5, 2014
Lisa
from Rhode Island asked:
December 13, 2013
Is the three bladed Ecofan more efficient or more quiet than the two bladed Ecofan?
1 Answer
The three-bladed Ecofan is only suitable for use on gas stoves, whereas the two other models (both with two blades), are the only options for a wood stove. Thus, the model you need will depend on what kind of stove you have.
Tyler M. - NFI Certified Specialist
on December 13, 2013
Bud
from Accokeek, MD asked:
November 13, 2013
How long should these fans last before they need to be replaced?
1 Answer
On average, the fan motors will last approximately 3 years before needing replacement. Your actual experience will vary, based on the average stove temperature and frequency of use. Replacement motors are available and easy to change.
Collin C. - NFI Master Hearth Professional
on November 13, 2013
Maureen
from Michigan asked:
September 23, 2013
Are the fans safe? Are the blades not enclosed?
1 Answer
While the blades of the fan are not enclosed, they do not spin fast enough to cause injury. In addition to that, their stove top location makes it unlikely that you would have contact with the item during operation.
Collin C. - NFI Master Hearth Professional
on September 24, 2013
Sheala
from Houghton, MI asked:
March 21, 2013
How do you oil the Ecofan? Where do you put the oil?
1 Answer
First, we recommend that you inspect the motor for debris and dust, and use a can of compressed air to clean out the motor housing. Then, lay the fan on its back and apply a couple of drops of machine oil to the motor shaft, near its penetration to the motor housing.
Tyler M. - NFI Certified Specialist
on March 21, 2013
Sheala
from Houghton, MI asked:
March 21, 2013
Does these need to be oiled?
1 Answer
Yes; after prolonged use, the motor may indeed need to be oiled on the Ecofans.
Tyler M. - NFI Certified Specialist
on March 21, 2013
Barbara
from Bay Shore, NY asked:
December 29, 2012
Why are some fans for wood stoves and some for gas?
1 Answer
Because wood and gas stoves will have much different surface temperatures, different motors are used in each Ecofan to optimize performance.
The gas stove fans are designed to start operating at a lower temperature and are not designed to be exposed to the high temperatures generated by a wood stove. The wood stove fans start operating at a higher temperature and would not move much air if used with a gas stove.
Collin C. - NFI Master Hearth Professional
on December 31, 2012
If you are still on the fence about adding a gas or wood stove fan to your fireplace, ask yourself whether you are satisfied with the area of your home that is warmed by your hearth. Even with a heat efficient, modern stovethat keeps the warmth from escaping up the chimney, you have probably realized that only the area immediately surrounding your hearth is receiving warmth from your fire. That is because static, unmoving air does not conduct heat uniformly or efficiently since warm air tends to rise to the ceiling, making room for cooler air to take its place. If you really want your fireplace to have a positive effect on the overall temperature of your home, you need to try one of our Caframo Ecofans! There really is no easier upgrade that you can make to your fireplace. These wood stove non-electric Ecofans are extremely easy to set up, and once they are in place, you don't even have to worry about turning them on! They are activated when the sensors feel the heat from your fireplace, and as the fire dies down or is turned off, they will slow or stop automatically according to the heat output of your fireplace. Though the Ecofan does not heat large areas instantaneously, it does provide a constant flow of warm air that will last as long as the fire is burning.
